Share Your Stories

We’re all in this together. I’ve already told you about a few of my foibles in my About page, and believe me, I could add many more, both my own and otherwise! (My dancer friend who landed on a paper snowflake and slid to her un-glory in an important performance. My trombonist colleague who wondered why his tone and pitch were so wonky as he played one of the most major orchestral solos; he discovered that night, when he disassembled his trombone, that a pencil had accidentally gotten stuck in his trombone…)

This is all about sharing and humanizing the performance anxiety experience. Let’s face it, we have all been there.

So, use the form below to share your story. It can be silly, serious, embarrassing, or career-stalling. Stories of heart beating, limbs shaking.

I will moderate submissions before posting them, in case you accidentally include your email in the body. I will -not- post email addresses. I will also not post your name unless you give me permission. (You can use full name, first name, initials, no name – whatever you want.) If you ever have Sender’s Regret and change your mind, just send me a message and I will delete your submission.

The form asks you to solve a math puzzle. That prevents me from getting spam. Sorry if you hate math puzzles.

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What other artists are saying:

“Where were you 20 years ago when I really needed this? My career would have been quite different..."

-Professional Musician

“Very well planned and presented.”

-Musician

“Mind blowing. Best… workshop on understanding the mind I have ever done… I am not a woowoo hocus pocus person.”

-Professional Musician

"Lisa is Relevant!"

-Physiology of Stage Fright participant

"Great tools to put to use."

-Physiology of Stage Fright participant

" ...concise, informative and entertaining... displayed a great depth of knowledge both from the perspective of a performer and someone who clearly understands the physical and psychological effects of performance anxiety on a musician. The students came away armed with knowledge that will help them better understand and cope with performance anxiety. Bravo!"

-David Wiffen, Saxophonist and Instructor; Laurier University

“Craft. Ever since taking these workshops, I think that every time I practice. My craft.

No 75% Club for me!”

-Performance Artist

“Great anecdotes, tips, charts, and facts. Pretty much everything!”

-Musician

“It was such a relief to learn that with all my anxiety about performing, I was not alone.”

-Professional Actor (Film/TV)

“Knowledgeable… passionate… I found this very valuable.”

-Young musician

"Beautifully clear."

-Physiology of Stage Fright participant

“Very interesting and helpful.”

-Young Musician

“…knowledge and guidance in steering me forward to my own destiny was freakin’ fantastic.... (Lisa) knows her STUFF.”

-Professional Musician

"Engrossing, informative workshop. Left me wanting to know more."

-Physiology of Stage Fright participant

“Fantastic. Thank you so much. You gave me hope.”

-Young Musician

"Lisa's explanation of the physical manifestations of the "fight or flight" syndrome… was exceptionally well detailed. Laurier students have said that this was the best and most detailed discussion of this topic that they have heard to date."

Amy Hamilton, Professor of Flute and Coordinator of Winds, Brass, Percussion; Laurier University

“My auditions have a new sense of focus now.”

-Professional Actor (stage/commercial)

"(The) course sold out very quickly and the attendees praised your teaching skills and in-depth interactions with the class. I would certainly recommend you as an instructor and FTM would be delighted to program your course again in the future — Thank you again for all of your excellent work."